2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (291 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Alpina B7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B7 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |